Zoology at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you plan to study Zoology, consider the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A&M University-College Station is located in College Station, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 zoology graduations were recorded at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Online Class Availability at Texas A&M University-College Station
Many students take online classes at Texas A&M University-College Station. Among 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Zoology Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
Use these rankings to compare Texas A&M University-College Station’s Zoology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 56 |
| Best Value | Texas | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #36 of 56 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 56 |
| Best Value | Texas | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #36 of 56 |
Earnings for Zoology Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Those who finish Texas A&M University-College Station’s Zoology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,154 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $40,629 |
| 5 years | $49,595 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Zoology graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station stands at $17,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Zoology graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Zoology graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 72% women (57) and 28% men (22).
Zoology Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 64 bachelor’s zoology degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 81% were women (52) and 19% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 45% of Zoology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, above the national average of 26%.*
Zoology Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 3 master’s zoology degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Zoology master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, above the national average of 19%.*
Zoology Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 8 doctoral zoology graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Zoology doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Zoology doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, above the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Zoology Concentrations at Texas A&M University-College Station
The Zoology program at Texas A&M University-College Station includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Biology | 22 |
| Entomology | 57 |
Top-Paying Careers for Zoology Graduates
Students who finish Zoology program at Texas A&M University-College Station go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Zoology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $55,554 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.